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New Police Chief

Posted 09/29/2016

After a lengthy search process, the City of Hudson Oaks selected Michael Baldwin as the new Chief of Police. Mr. Baldwin has over 33 years of law enforcement experience and currently serves as a Captain with the Fort Worth Police Department. Although he spent most of career in Fort Worth, Mr. Baldwin has lived in Parker County for 29 years. Mr. Baldwin managed the Communications Division, West Division, North Division, Special Projects, Data Management, Support Services, Staffing Management, and Internal Affairs at the Fort Worth Police Department.

Chief Baldwin “brings a wealth of experience to our department” and with the explosive growth occurring in Parker County “Hudson Oaks is strategically investing in public safety” stated Mayor Pat Deen. “I am excited to provide our existing officers with a leader of Michael’s caliber and look forward to the contributions he will make within the Parker County law enforcement community.”“I am very honored and blessed to be selected for this position. It is very exciting to become part of such a dynamic city. I appreciate Chief Chris Green for his leadership during this interim period. I look forward to serving the citizens of Hudson Oaks and working with the members of the department, the city administration, city staff and the city council.” stated Michael Baldwin

Chief Baldwin will officially be sworn in on December 1, 2016 after winding down his current commitments with the City of Fort Worth.